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Duncraft has been innovating wild bird feeding solutions since 1952. For over 60 years, we've been creating the world's finest bird feed, bird seed, bird food, bird houses, squirrel feeders and defenders, and bird baths.Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:07:57 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.1http://blog.duncraft.comhttp://www.duncraft.com/static/images/WordPress-48x48-2.pngDuncraft's Wild Bird Blog43.283796-71.638327duncraftwildbirdbloghttps://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily RotationDuncraft has been innovating wild bird feeding solutions since 1952. For over 60 years, we've been creating the world's finest bird feed, bird seed, bird food, bird houses, squirrel feeders and defenders, and bird baths.Provide Hot Mealshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/duncraftwildbirdblog/~3/bi7v8fEMbhI/
http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/11/30/open-door-collection-jar/#respondWed, 30 Nov 2016 13:07:57 +0000http://blog.duncraft.com/?p=17133CONCORD, N.H., November 30, 2016 — Duncraft, a family-owned business located in Concord, provides hunger relief within the immediate community by donating to the Open Door Community Kitchen in Penacook. An independent, local non-profit organization, the Open Door provides hot meals to those in need, while providing between 2,400 to 2,700 meals per year and operating “on a donation budget of $2,000,” according to Mike Dunn, owner of Duncraft and server at the Open Door Community Kitchen. “The Open Door Community Kitchen serves free hot and nutritious meals every Monday and Wednesday,” according to the Open Door Community Kitchen’s webpage. “Approximately 200 to 225 meals are served each month. Anyone who comes to the door is welcome – without question or qualification.” To satisfy an immediate need, the Open Door Community Kitchen recently received a $4,800 matching grant from the Capital City Sunrise Rotary Club, as awarded by the District Rotary. While this grant addresses several existing needs, including a new dishwasher and a hot water system, ongoing donations are still needed to provide hot meals several times a week all year long. “When [local residents] may not have enough money for food,” said Dunn, “they can come to the Open […]

]]>CONCORD, N.H., November 30, 2016 — Duncraft, a family-owned business located in Concord, provides hunger relief within the immediate community by donating to the Open Door Community Kitchen in Penacook. An independent, local non-profit organization, the Open Door provides hot meals to those in need, while providing between 2,400 to 2,700 meals per year and operating “on a donation budget of $2,000,” according to Mike Dunn, owner of Duncraft and server at the Open Door Community Kitchen.

“The Open Door Community Kitchen serves free hot and nutritious meals every Monday and Wednesday,” according to the Open Door Community Kitchen’s webpage. “Approximately 200 to 225 meals are served each month. Anyone who comes to the door is welcome – without question or qualification.”

To satisfy an immediate need, the Open Door Community Kitchen recently received a $4,800 matching grant from the Capital City Sunrise Rotary Club, as awarded by the District Rotary. While this grant addresses several existing needs, including a new dishwasher and a hot water system, ongoing donations are still needed to provide hot meals several times a week all year long.

“When [local residents] may not have enough money for food,” said Dunn, “they can come to the Open Door Community Kitchen for a hot meal and take a little bit home with them to make sure they have lunch for the next day.” Dunn added, “There’s a table set up with still good, day old bread and other items donated by local businesses.” As the Sargeant-at-Arms at the Capital City Sunrise Rotary Club in Concord, Dunn and fellow Club members provide and serve the meal on the third Wednesday of every month. Dunn added, “A lot of the meals are provided by the servers,” which demonstrates an ongoing need to supply hot meals.

Since July of 2016, Duncraft has raised $400 through the collection jar in their retail store, not including the company’s semi-annual donation. Duncraft needs your help to reach their goal of donating $120 every month for the Open Door Community Kitchen to provide for local residents, including “family and friends who are doing what they can to make things work, yet still can’t make ends meet,” said Dunn. To donate, please visit the Duncraft retail store, located at 102 Fisherville Road in Concord, N.H. 03303. Add your loose change, or even a dollar or more, to the collection jar because 100% of the proceeds benefit the Open Door Community Kitchen. “So they can serve more hot meals to more people,” Dunn said. Every little bit helps. For more information, visit the Open Door Community Kitchen’s webpage.

]]>http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/11/30/open-door-collection-jar/feed/0http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/11/30/open-door-collection-jar/29 Fun Wild Turkey Factshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/duncraftwildbirdblog/~3/C6lEaMdYbKw/
http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/11/23/29-fun-turkey-facts/#respondWed, 23 Nov 2016 13:46:36 +0000http://blog.duncraft.com/?p=17142Wild Turkeys were becoming extinct in the early 1900’s with only 30,000 birds left There are 6 different subspecies of turkeys, including the Ocellated Wild Turkey Today, there are 7 million Wild Turkeys living throughout the U.S. Wild Turkeys roost overnight in trees, despite their large girth Wild Turkeys have powerful legs and can run up to 25 miles per hour Wild Turkeys can fly up to 55 miles per hour! Male turkeys are known as “toms” or “gobblers,” while juvenile males are called “jakes” Female turkeys are called “hens,” while juvenile females are called “jennies” Baby turkeys are called “poults” A group of turkeys is called a “rafter” or a “flock” The adult male’s “gobble” mating call attracts females Wild Turkeys also make “purr,” “yelp,” and “kee-kee” sounds The “gobble” call can be heard up to one mile away Wild Turkeys can eat acorns swallowed whole Wild Turkeys eat a variety of seeds, nuts, berries, plants and more The male Wild Turkey’s droppings are J-shaped, while the female’s look more like spirals Wild Turkeys are rare in the western part of the U.S. Wild Turkeys live year-round in 49 of the 50 states, except for Alaska Alaska and Hawaii are the only two states without naturally-occuring […]

]]>http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/11/23/29-fun-turkey-facts/feed/0http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/11/23/29-fun-turkey-facts/Local Wreath Fundraiserhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/duncraftwildbirdblog/~3/SMep_Z_3r-Y/
http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/11/23/rotary-wreaths/#respondWed, 23 Nov 2016 13:07:26 +0000http://blog.duncraft.com/?p=17124CONCORD, N.H. November 23, 2016 — For the fifth consecutive year, Duncraft has donated to the Capital City Sunrise Rotary Club’s largest annual 50/50 fundraiser to support local charities and organizations. Mike Dunn, owner of Duncraft and Sargeant-at-Arms at the Capital City Sunrise Rotary Club, has more than doubled the amount of bird seed wreath donations. Last year, Duncraft donated 1,200 bird seed wreaths and increased that number to an admirable 2,500 wreaths this year. “We could donate $12,500 to the Club’s programs,” said Dunn, “Or by donating these wreaths and eliminating any upfront costs, [the proceeds from this] fundraiser let us give $37,500, or three times the amount of money back into the community.” There are 32 active organizations participating in the Bird Seed Wreath Fundraiser this year, including schools, sports teams, after school programs and many others. “Durham-Great Bay Rotary had the biggest order with 498 wreaths this year,” said Dunn, excited about the increasing number of wreath orders every year because each wreath sale benefits the local community. Each organization can choose how to spend their funds, “to support their local, regional and statewide efforts,” added Dunn. “We have employees who’ve been working on these bird seed wreaths for six weeks,” […]

]]>CONCORD, N.H. November 23, 2016 — For the fifth consecutive year, Duncraft has donated to the Capital City Sunrise Rotary Club’s largest annual 50/50 fundraiser to support local charities and organizations. Mike Dunn, owner of Duncraft and Sargeant-at-Arms at the Capital City Sunrise Rotary Club, has more than doubled the amount of bird seed wreath donations. Last year, Duncraft donated 1,200 bird seed wreaths and increased that number to an admirable 2,500 wreaths this year.

“We could donate $12,500 to the Club’s programs,” said Dunn, “Or by donating these wreaths and eliminating any upfront costs, [the proceeds from this] fundraiser let us give $37,500, or three times the amount of money back into the community.”

There are 32 active organizations participating in the Bird Seed Wreath Fundraiser this year, including schools, sports teams, after school programs and many others. “Durham-Great Bay Rotary had the biggest order with 498 wreaths this year,” said Dunn, excited about the increasing number of wreath orders every year because each wreath sale benefits the local community. Each organization can choose how to spend their funds, “to support their local, regional and statewide efforts,” added Dunn.

“We have employees who’ve been working on these bird seed wreaths for six weeks,” Dunn said, while sharing that the 2,500 wreaths have recently been completed. Every part of the bird seed wreath benefits your birds because when the wreath is gone, birds can use the leftover materials to line their nests in the spring.

This holiday season, there are a limited number of wreaths available from the Duncraft retail store for $15 each — the perfect gift for everyone on your list! These wreaths are the gift that gives twice because 100% of the proceeds from wreaths sold through the store benefit the Capital City Sunrise Rotary Club’s ongoing community programs. Pick up the perfect gift for family, friends, coworkers and more with a fresh, dense and delicious bird seed wreath from the Duncraft retail store, located at 102 Fisherville Road in Concord, N.H. 03303. Happy Holidays and enjoy watching the video below to see one of our exclusive bird seed wreaths being gift wrapped!

]]>http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/11/23/rotary-wreaths/feed/0http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/11/23/rotary-wreaths/Hummeze Feeder Cleanerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/duncraftwildbirdblog/~3/zCLplQNUEYg/
http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/11/10/colorimetric/#respondThu, 10 Nov 2016 13:59:05 +0000http://blog.duncraft.com/?p=17094Discover Hummeze, an Eco-friendly Way to Remove Caked on Dirt and Black Mold from Any Hummingbird Feeder Without Scrubbing, Brushes or Bleach — So You Can Enjoy Hummingbird Feeders as Clear as the Bright Blue Sky In the amount of time it takes to make a new batch of nectar and let it cool, you can clean and sanitize your hummingbird feeders without scrubbing, brushes or bleach. Sound too good to be true? Because Hummeze Colormetric Hummingbird Feeder Cleaner uses the power of oxygen to clean and sanitize every part of your feeder, while using a fun colormetric formula that changes the water from purple to clear once the feeders are clean. Using Hummeze (pronounced HUMM-eez) is a breeze because the dissolving powder mixed with hot water removes any kind of grime from hard-to-reach areas on your feeder. “Hummeze is the perfect ‘solution’,” according to enthusiastic customers, because it’s “the easiest and most thorough way to clean our feeders. Bubbles its way to CLEAN. No more mold, little brushes or bleach. Hummeze is also unscented…a huge plus for us!!! Thank you!” Plus, “It’s Humm-ezy. And fun!” says customer Cooper P. Instead of cleaning your hummingbird feeders with bleach, Hummeze is an eco-friendly […]

]]>Discover Hummeze, an Eco-friendly Way to Remove Caked on Dirt and Black Mold from Any Hummingbird Feeder Without Scrubbing, Brushes or Bleach — So You Can Enjoy Hummingbird Feeders as Clear as the Bright Blue Sky

In the amount of time it takes to make a new batch of nectar and let it cool, you can clean and sanitize your hummingbird feeders without scrubbing, brushes or bleach. Sound too good to be true? Because Hummeze Colormetric Hummingbird Feeder Cleaner uses the power of oxygen to clean and sanitize every part of your feeder, while using a fun colormetric formula that changes the water from purple to clear once the feeders are clean. Using Hummeze (pronounced HUMM-eez) is a breeze because the dissolving powder mixed with hot water removes any kind of grime from hard-to-reach areas on your feeder.

“Hummeze is the perfect ‘solution’,” according to enthusiastic customers, because it’s “the easiest and most thorough way to clean our feeders. Bubbles its way to CLEAN. No more mold, little brushes or bleach. Hummeze is also unscented…a huge plus for us!!! Thank you!” Plus, “It’s Humm-ezy. And fun!” says customer Cooper P.

Instead of cleaning your hummingbird feeders with bleach, Hummeze is an eco-friendly alternative made without any harsh chemicals. Suitable for repeated use, this gentle formula will not cause any wear and tear or discolor your feeders and leaves them looking like brand new every time. After soaking your feeders in Hummeze and hot water, your feeders are sparkling clean and ready to hang outdoors again. Since Hummeze is unscented, it’s perfect for use in any household. Safe to use with glass, metal and plastic hummingbird feeders.

Where did the idea for this water soluble hummingbird feeder cleaner come from? According to co-creator Rebecca Evanko, of Peralta, New Mexico, “My grandfather was a chemist by occupation and a potter by trade. And, although he made beautiful ceramics — some of which have ended up in private collections and museums all over the world — his first love was chemistry, particularly glazes. Sometimes he let me throw a pot on the wheel, and then choose a glaze for my inevitably wobbly pot that resulted. My favorite was a vivid pink/purple.

Skip forward quite a few years and, along with my husband, I’m standing in our kitchen with a bucketful of hummingbird feeders that desperately need cleaning. We use the typical cleaning resources: brushes, bleach, vinegar, rice, dishwashing liquid — and lots of time and elbow grease.

We had one thought: there’s got to be a better way.

And there was!”

Hummeze hummingbird feeder cleaner, Evanko added, “is the simple, safe, easy, and quick way to clean your hummingbird feeders […] without the need for scrubbing, brushes, or harsh chemicals.” Making Hummeze a great choice for cleaning your nectar feeders with a complete, “feel good” clean that’s easy for you and good for your hummingbirds. The perfect gift for anyone with a hummingbird feeder, choose Hummeze for easy hummingbird feeder cleaning — without scrubbing, brushes or bleach. An absolute must-have for anyone with hummingbird feeders, especially if your current feeders are not dishwasher safe! Hummeze is now available on Duncraft.com.

If you love hummies, you’ll LOVE Hummeze!

Hummeze is easy to use. Here’s a video, so you can see for yourself. Happy Birding!

]]>http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/11/10/colorimetric/feed/0http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/11/10/colorimetric/Your Masterpiece Stationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/duncraftwildbirdblog/~3/DAVOnvq6CzM/
http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/09/30/4-arm-masterpiece/#respondFri, 30 Sep 2016 13:51:51 +0000http://blog.duncraft.com/?p=16951Hang Your Bird Feeders in One Location for Easy Bird Feeding Maintenance with Our 84 Inch Tall Masterpiece 4 Arm Bird Feeding Station and Enjoy Watching More Birds Feed Because Squirrels Can’t Reach Your Feeders CONCORD, N.H. — Duncraft Wild Bird Blog — When you’re looking for a new bird feeding station, there are several factors you want to keep in mind, including how many bird feeders you can hang from the pole and what kind of hardware is necessary for installation. With you in mind, our Masterpiece Squirrel-Proof 4 Arm 84” Station can hold four feeders at one time, raising them a mighty 84 inches above the ground, so squirrels can’t jump up to reach the feeders. When choosing a bird feeding station, the taller the pole, the better. A bird feeding station enables you to attract more birds to one spot with more room for feeders, waterers, plants and more — without taking up extra space elsewhere in your yard. The Masterpiece Station we’re discussing here gives you room to display your four heaviest feeders, up to 12 inches in diameter, in any weather with a capacity between 10 to 20 lbs. per arm. This means you can hang up to 80 lbs. of feeders from […]

CONCORD, N.H. — Duncraft Wild Bird Blog — When you’re looking for a new bird feeding station, there are several factors you want to keep in mind, including how many bird feeders you can hang from the pole and what kind of hardware is necessary for installation. With you in mind, our Masterpiece Squirrel-Proof 4 Arm 84” Station can hold four feeders at one time, raising them a mighty 84 inches above the ground, so squirrels can’t jump up to reach the feeders. When choosing a bird feeding station, the taller the pole, the better.

A bird feeding station enables you to attract more birds to one spot with more room for feeders, waterers, plants and more — without taking up extra space elsewhere in your yard. The Masterpiece Station we’re discussing here gives you room to display your four heaviest feeders, up to 12 inches in diameter, in any weather with a capacity between 10 to 20 lbs. per arm. This means you can hang up to 80 lbs. of feeders from one feeding station — and that’s pretty impressive. You’re going to like how the ends of all four hangers are upturned to keep the feeders in place, even during windy weather. This system offers four hanging brackets from a single base, allowing you to consolidate your feeders in one place for easy maintenance.

This bird feeding station is “extremely squirrel-resistant,” according to Shelby Dunn-Kimball, Duncraft’s chief marketing officer, who feeds the birds and has owned this pole for years. Made from one solid piece of PVC with nothing for squirrels to grab onto, she added, “Squirrels simply can’t get up the pole.” The beige colored PVC pole requires zero maintenance, since the color lasts for years without needing to be sanded, painted or stained and the cap on top keeps out water for longer-lasting durability.

Since the arms are located at the same height on the pole, you can see all your birding activity in one glance from the comfort of your home. By placing this bird feeding station 10 to 12 feet away from any building, fence, tree or anything else a squirrel can jump from, you can stop squirrels from raiding your feeders. Make sure there are no overhanging trees or branches nearby, so squirrels can’t access the feeder from above.

Built to last, this Masterpiece feeding station includes a metal 4 x 4 inch ground socket for firmly mounting the post in any soil, so it can be installed within minutes. Even with several feet of snow on the ground, squirrels are going to have a difficult time scrambling up this 84 inch tall pole. Since this feeding station comes with a separate ground auger, the pole itself stands 84 inches above the ground. While the height of this station is only one of its greatest features, in addition to its super duper durability, you’re going to enjoy greater squirrel-resistance in any weather for years of bird watching enjoyment. For more details on our practical Duncraft Masterpiece Squirrel-Proof 4 Arm 84” Station, visit Duncraft.com. In the meantime, Happy Birding!

]]>http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/09/30/4-arm-masterpiece/feed/0http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/09/30/4-arm-masterpiece/Attract Hummies With Proteinhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/duncraftwildbirdblog/~3/Q3ZbN40Ut50/
http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/09/08/attract-hummers-without-nectar/#respondThu, 08 Sep 2016 13:07:22 +0000http://blog.duncraft.com/?p=17090Repurpose Your Ripe Fruit and Vegetables to Attract Amazing Hummingbirds with the Enchanting Humm-Bug Hummingbird Protein Feeder! Have you ever wondered what to do with your leftover odds and ends? Good news! The Humm-bug provides you with such an outlet. By incubating whole fruits and vegetables in this hanging container, you’re helping out hummingbirds with a reliable food source for feeding their young. During nesting season, adult hummingbirds need to feed their nestlings every 20 minutes, in addition to feeding themselves every 10 minutes to sustain their energy. So it’s preferable to have food nearby! While one hummingbird can eat 100 fruit flies a day for protein, imagine how many fruit flies the adults and fledglings can eat in one day. A lot! This natural food feeder is a necessity because it provides nesting hummingbirds with the protein they need to grow, which is now easily available within their local habitat. Since this feeder operates with minimal maintenance, all you have to do is add a few bananas, sit back and let time do the rest — instead of cleaning your nectar feeders every day. Makes a great gift for hummingbird enthusiasts everywhere. The smooth red plastic is easy to clean every […]

Have you ever wondered what to do with your leftover odds and ends? Good news! The Humm-bug provides you with such an outlet.

By incubating whole fruits and vegetables in this hanging container, you’re helping out hummingbirds with a reliable food source for feeding their young. During nesting season, adult hummingbirds need to feed their nestlings every 20 minutes, in addition to feeding themselves every 10 minutes to sustain their energy. So it’s preferable to have food nearby! While one hummingbird can eat 100 fruit flies a day for protein, imagine how many fruit flies the adults and fledglings can eat in one day. A lot! This natural food feeder is a necessity because it provides nesting hummingbirds with the protein they need to grow, which is now easily available within their local habitat.

Since this feeder operates with minimal maintenance, all you have to do is add a few bananas, sit back and let time do the rest — instead of cleaning your nectar feeders every day. Makes a great gift for hummingbird enthusiasts everywhere. The smooth red plastic is easy to clean every few weeks, while there’s plenty of room inside for whole pieces of ripe fruit. Attract gorgeous hummingbirds by safely incubating fruit flies by the hundreds with the Humm-Bug. Place this protein feeder in a shaded location near your nectar feeder, or near a grouping of nectar flowers, to attract hummingbirds.

There’s a convenient wraparound perch for hummingbirds to rest on while feeding so they can save their energy, while you enjoy your flying jewels for longer! The 15 vertical feeding ports are the perfect size for hummingbirds to slip their bill into to nab some fruit flies and bring back to their nestlings. So easy to set up and maintain with great fun for the whole family — a special way to spend quality time with your loved ones, while waiting for the hummingbirds to arrive. Find out what everyone’s talking about with the Humm-Bug Hummingbird Protein Feeder, now available at Duncraft.com. Enjoy watching a charm of hummingbirds use this feeder in the video below. Happy Birding!

]]>http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/09/08/attract-hummers-without-nectar/feed/0http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/09/08/attract-hummers-without-nectar/Watch Your Birds Bathehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/duncraftwildbirdblog/~3/G_SqTRwIW_A/
http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/08/22/see-more-of-your-birds/#respondMon, 22 Aug 2016 10:46:26 +0000http://blog.duncraft.com/?p=16994Enjoy Watching Your Birds Bathe, Dip, Play and Preen in a See-Through and Easy to Maintain Birdbath You Can Place Anywhere in Your Yard CONCORD, N.H. — Duncraft Wild Bird Blog — Our pole-mounted Clear Birdbath with Post is the most practical way to keep your birdbath clean and keep your birds coming back. So easy to clean, you can wipe the basin right where it stands without taking the bath apart. Place near your patio, in your garden or beside a flower patch to make your yard more bird-friendly and attract robins, and other birds that won’t often visit feeders, for more bird variety. “Like all animals, birds need water to survive,” according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. “Though they can extract some moisture from their food, most birds drink water every day. Birds also use water for bathing, to clean their feathers and remove parasites. After splashing around in a bath for a few minutes, a bird usually perches in a sunny spot and fluffs its feathers out to dry. Then it carefully preens each feather, adding a protective coating of oil secreted by a gland at the base of its tail.” Birds preen their feathers on a regular basis to make sure they can fly away from predators at […]

]]>Enjoy Watching Your Birds Bathe, Dip, Play and Preen in a See-Through and Easy to Maintain Birdbath You Can Place Anywhere in Your Yard

CONCORD, N.H. — Duncraft Wild Bird Blog — Our pole-mounted Clear Birdbath with Post is the most practical way to keep your birdbath clean and keep your birds coming back. So easy to clean, you can wipe the basin right where it stands without taking the bath apart. Place near your patio, in your garden or beside a flower patch to make your yard more bird-friendly and attract robins, and other birds that won’t often visit feeders, for more bird variety.

“Like all animals, birds need water to survive,” according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. “Though they can extract some moisture from their food, most birds drink water every day. Birds also use water for bathing, to clean their feathers and remove parasites. After splashing around in a bath for a few minutes, a bird usually perches in a sunny spot and fluffs its feathers out to dry. Then it carefully preens each feather, adding a protective coating of oil secreted by a gland at the base of its tail.” Birds preen their feathers on a regular basis to make sure they can fly away from predators at a moment’s notice with a greater chance for survival.

Perfect for attracting smaller, colorful songbirds, our Clear Birdbath with Post has a narrow lip for perching and a two inch deep basin — an ideal depth for bathing birds and preferred by most small songbirds. Easy to install, this low maintenance bath includes a two-piece sectional pole that stands 36 inches tall before being inserted six inches into the ground with a flanged pole end for greater stability in almost any soil. Made in the USA with a basin made from one solid piece of clearview plastic for better bird watching season after season. The bathing basin measures 16 inches in diameter with plenty of room for smaller birds to play and preen, while the rubber grommet creates a watertight seal.

“The best birdbaths are designed with the birds in mind,” said Melissa Mayntz, the Birding and Wild Birds Expert on About.com. While “a narrow lip is a more comfortable perch for small birds,” Melissa continued, “the height of the birdbath is critical for which birds will readily drink from it. Smaller birds are comfortable at taller baths that give them a better field of view.”

Perfect for helping you relax on a warm summer’s day, “The clear plastic bowl looks great from the side when the breeze moves the water,” wrote Duncraft.com customer Paul from Swansea, MA. Unlike other birdbaths, our see-through plastic bath lets you see how much fun the birds are having as they bathe, play and preen — with great bird watching from any angle. Find our Clear Birdbath with Post on Duncraft.com.

]]>http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/08/22/see-more-of-your-birds/feed/0http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/08/22/see-more-of-your-birds/Ready-to-Use EZNectarhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/duncraftwildbirdblog/~3/vO8beXs0ti0/
http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/07/28/ready-to-use-eznectar/#respondThu, 28 Jul 2016 13:14:25 +0000http://blog.duncraft.com/?p=17086You’re making nectar at home…is it three cups water to one cup sugar? or four cups water? Instead of finding a calculator to figure out exactly how much nectar to make for your 16 oz. hummingbird feeder without having an exorbitant amount leftover, pause for a moment. Making nectar doesn’t have to be this hard, be gentle with yourself and take a well-deserved break. With EZNectar, the nectar is already made. Unlike other nectars available on the market, this is the only one made with the exact ingredients you use at home. With a mother’s touch, this sugar and water formula is mixed to the exact proportions you use to provide hummingbirds with the nutrients they need to maintain their awe-inspiring acrobatics and survive migration. Made without dyes, electrolytes or preservatives, EZNectar promotes healthy hummingbirds — and lively hummingbirds are something we can all appreciate. The most important thing to remember when feeding hummingbirds is…fresh nectar. And continually providing fresh nectar on a regular basis. During the summer, temperatures can easily reach into the 90’s and above. And while we may be enjoying the nice weather by spending the day in our garden, these hot temperatures can be a real threat […]

]]>You’re making nectar at home…is it three cups water to one cup sugar? or four cups water? Instead of finding a calculator to figure out exactly how much nectar to make for your 16 oz. hummingbird feeder without having an exorbitant amount leftover, pause for a moment. Making nectar doesn’t have to be this hard, be gentle with yourself and take a well-deserved break.

With EZNectar, the nectar is already made. Unlike other nectars available on the market, this is the only one made with the exact ingredients you use at home. With a mother’s touch, this sugar and water formula is mixed to the exact proportions you use to provide hummingbirds with the nutrients they need to maintain their awe-inspiring acrobatics and survive migration. Made without dyes, electrolytes or preservatives, EZNectar promotes healthy hummingbirds — and lively hummingbirds are something we can all appreciate.

The most important thing to remember when feeding hummingbirds is…fresh nectar. And continually providing fresh nectar on a regular basis. During the summer, temperatures can easily reach into the 90’s and above. And while we may be enjoying the nice weather by spending the day in our garden, these hot temperatures can be a real threat to birds as small as the hummingbird, with the Ruby-throated weighing a mere tenth of an ounce — or as much as a penny. When temperatures rise, the sugar in hummingbird feeders starts to ferment within a day or two, which causes mold to form. You can recognize this as little black dots in the nectar. In the same way some people are allergic to mold, hummingbirds have a poor response to this toxic substance. Mold can be fatal to humans and hummers alike, which is why it’s so important to clean your feeder every day or at least every other day. Using pre-made nectar makes this process much easier, so you can get on with your day.

Fortunately, since you’re filling your feeders with EZNectar Hummingbird Nectar, you can easily refill your existing feeders. Since this hummingbird nectar comes sealed in a Tetra Pak and stays fresh until you need it, you can swap out the nectar at any time and serve the freshest homemade nectar in your feeder. Your hummingbirds are going to thank you by coming back to visit! Each hummingbird is relying on you for proper health to make it through migration, so you may as well make it easy to serve your hummingbirds fresh nectar daily by having it at the ready.

Whatever the size of your hummingbird feeder at home, make sure you always have homemade nectar on hand so it’s easier for you to get on with your day. Make nectar feeding easy with EZNectar, so you can spend more time watching your amazing, acrobatic hummingbirds. Learn more about this 100% all natural Ready-to-Use Hummingbird Nectar on Duncraft.com. Or create a separate feeding station for your territorial hummingbirds with this handy Disposable Hummingbird Feeder — place several around your yard to encourage peaceful hummingbird feeding. Enjoy learning more about EZNectar in the following video, which is worth watching. Happy Birding!

]]>http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/07/28/ready-to-use-eznectar/feed/0http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/07/28/ready-to-use-eznectar/About Seed Blockshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/duncraftwildbirdblog/~3/z63EnMgkMe4/
http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/06/30/about-seed-blocks/#respondThu, 30 Jun 2016 15:59:36 +0000http://blog.duncraft.com/?p=16939How Seed Blocks Can Attract More Wildlife to Your Yard, While Keeping Squirrels Away from Your Bird Feeders and Providing You with a Cleaner Lawn CONCORD, N.H. — Duncraft Wild Bird Blog — Made from generous amounts of premium bird seed, our solid seed blocks bring nature to you by attracting a wide variety of birds and other wildlife to your yard. You can attract cardinals, chickadees, finches, juncos, titmice and woodpeckers, while keeping doves, jays, chipmunks and squirrels away from your other bird feeders. Even if you’ve never used seed blocks before, you can place one on the edge of your yard, like Duncraft customer Jan P. did — and look forward to your surprise visitors. “The next morning I was delighted to see a large flock of wild turkeys surrounding the block and eating to their hearts’ content!” Jan shared with us. “What a sight! Now they are frequent visitors to my yard.” Create frequent visitors of all kinds with convenient seed blocks. Establish separate feeding areas to distract any unwelcome guests from your bird feeders, including squirrels, raccoons and deer. By offering these guests their own feeder, you’re distracting them in order to reduce waste at your existing […]

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CONCORD, N.H. — Duncraft Wild Bird Blog — Made from generous amounts of premium bird seed, our solid seed blocks bring nature to you by attracting a wide variety of birds and other wildlife to your yard. You can attract cardinals, chickadees, finches, juncos, titmice and woodpeckers, while keeping doves, jays, chipmunks and squirrels away from your other bird feeders.

Even if you’ve never used seed blocks before, you can place one on the edge of your yard, like Duncraft customer Jan P. did — and look forward to your surprise visitors. “The next morning I was delighted to see a large flock of wild turkeys surrounding the block and eating to their hearts’ content!” Jan shared with us. “What a sight! Now they are frequent visitors to my yard.”

Create frequent visitors of all kinds with convenient seed blocks. Establish separate feeding areas to distract any unwelcome guests from your bird feeders, including squirrels, raccoons and deer. By offering these guests their own feeder, you’re distracting them in order to reduce waste at your existing feeders while creating a safe haven for smaller songbirds. Locate your seed block several feet away from your feeders or place in separate corners of your yard. Seed blocks can help you keep any mischievous visitors at bay, so you can control how much seed is used — without risking any damage to your existing bird feeders. So you can enjoy watching the birds you love!

Make the most of your bird feeding budget by using our hearty seed blocks, which can last for weeks at a time — without having to spend another dime. While seed blocks take longer to finish, the process is more enjoyable because you get to watch birds chip off the seeds they want a little at a time. Safe for birds and critters to eat, the gelatin — or edible “glue” used in seed blocks — helps maintain their shape as the seed gets eaten bit by bit, keeping the seed off your lawn. Place the seed block under a bush to provide hungry songbirds extra protection from hawks scouring the area.

Our seed blocks are available in five delicious flavors: Black Oil Sunflower Seed, Very Berry, Premium, Critter Block and Wildlife Snack. Our blocks are made in the USA from the finest and freshest possible ingredients, since we give the A-okay on every single shipment of bird seed we receive and send it back if it doesn’t meet our standards. Find our bird seed block ingredients online. Place bird seed blocks on a platform feeder to attract clinging and perching birds. Choose from our ground seed block feeder or our hanging seed block feeder, safe from the reach of ground predators. Happy Birding!

]]>http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/06/30/about-seed-blocks/feed/0http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/06/30/about-seed-blocks/About Painted Buntingshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/duncraftwildbirdblog/~3/SWaj-NpjIeU/
http://blog.duncraft.com/2016/06/12/about-painted-buntings/#respondSun, 12 Jun 2016 12:00:36 +0000http://blog.duncraft.com/?p=16791Painted Buntings have amazing colors–like a rainbow or a brightly colored crayon drawing of a bird. Believe it or not, Painted Buntings make their home right here in the U.S.! They can be found throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi during the summer, reaching into northeastern Mexico. Once it’s time to migrate, Painted Buntings fly through Mexico and Florida to spend the winter in Central America and the southern part of Florida. A determined bird, the Painted Bunting has been known to fly through spiderwebs in order to catch an easy snack. Consider this nature’s way of offering “fast food!” While this bunting prefers to eat seeds most of the year, they switch to insects during breeding season in order to supply their nestlings with protein. Painted Buntings catch grasshoppers, weevils and other beetles, caterpillars, bugs, spiders, snails, wasps and flies. It may be of interest to note, as colorful as these birds are–their favorite seed is plain as can be. Fill your caged tube feeder with white millet, easily found in mixed seed blends, to attract Painted Buntings. When looking for Painted Buntings in your yard, you can see them at almost any level, either on the ground […]

]]>Painted Buntings have amazing colors–like a rainbow or a brightly colored crayon drawing of a bird. Believe it or not, Painted Buntings make their home right here in the U.S.! They can be found throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi during the summer, reaching into northeastern Mexico. Once it’s time to migrate, Painted Buntings fly through Mexico and Florida to spend the winter in Central America and the southern part of Florida.

A determined bird, the Painted Bunting has been known to fly through spiderwebs in order to catch an easy snack. Consider this nature’s way of offering “fast food!” While this bunting prefers to eat seeds most of the year, they switch to insects during breeding season in order to supply their nestlings with protein. Painted Buntings catch grasshoppers, weevils and other beetles, caterpillars, bugs, spiders, snails, wasps and flies. It may be of interest to note, as colorful as these birds are–their favorite seed is plain as can be. Fill your caged tube feeder with white millet, easily found in mixed seed blends, to attract Painted Buntings.

When looking for Painted Buntings in your yard, you can see them at almost any level, either on the ground or foraging in trees 30 feet above ground. Consider your landscape when attracting them because these birds prefer to visit feeders surrounded by low, dense vegetation. Remember, birds feel an extra sense of security when there are bushes or shrubs for them to scoot into when larger birds swoop in for a surprise visit. Birds are more likely to visit a feeder when they can see a hiding spot nearby, so adding low-growing bushes or shrubs can encourage Painted Buntings to visit your yard. With Painted Buntings, a little white millet and a caged tube feeder go a long way! As you can see.

Remember when there was a Painted Bunting spotted far from home, in Vermont? It was pretty memorable! Here’s a link to the rare bird alert. Enjoy your backyard bird fun and Happy Birding!